Manchester United is no stranger to success. They are the juggernaut of English football. Their trophy case is bursting with accolades that would make any club envious. Their success is one of the reasons they are so despised by supporters of other teams, and surely one of the reasons the Red Devils are so beloved by their own fans.

George Best was an iconic footballer who had his heyday in United’s red strip. He scored 32 goals in one campaign, a mark that stood until Wednesday, when 23-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 33rd of the season. Ronaldo is another on a long list of phenomenal players who have graced Sir Alex Ferguson’s roster (and before Fergie, other players brought success to the club for earlier gaffers). Love them or loathe them, one has to give credit where it is due: Manchester United is a tightly run club that knows how to obtain and retain success.

The young Portuguese winger’s 33 goals this year are no small achievement. On a club full of stand-outs, whether they’re young stars on the rise or old stars burning out, Ronaldo has been the Red Devils’ brightest spot.

With eight Premiership games remaining and two in the Champions League, he has plenty of time to better Best by an even bigger margin.